[3] The Magill lands passed by marriage to the Meade family, who were made Barons Gillford in 1766 and later earls of Clanwilliam.

At the edge of the village is Gilford Castle, a mansion built in 1865[2] to the designs of architect William Spence.

The local GAA club serving Gilford is Tullylish GAC, with its home ground, Páirc na nÓg.

The club actively competes in the County Down Leagues and offers a comprehensive structure for Gaelic football, with teams available from under 6 to senior levels.

The club, originally based at Millpark, an area located between Gilford and Banbridge, moved the short distance to its second and final home Banford Green, in 1969.